1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 89 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mondial | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2960 mm |